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Friday, May 1, 2015

Healthy Eating for Older Adults

Healthy Eating for Older Adults

Eating a variety of foods from the MyPlate can help older
adults get the nutrients needed.A
healthy eating plan emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meat and
other protein sources and low-fat or fat-free dairy.

Eating right and staying fit are important no matter what
your wage.As people get older, bodies
have different needs, so certain nutrients become especially important for good
health.

Older adults need more calcium and vitamin D to help
maintain bone health.Have three
servings of vitamin D-fortified low-fat or fat-free milk or other dairy product
each day.Other foods that contain
calcium include cereals and fruit juices, dark green leafy vegetables and
canned fish with soft bones.

Many people over age 50 do not get enough vitamin B12.
Fortified cereal, lean meat and some fish and seafood are sources of vitamin
B12.

Eat fiber-rich foods to stay regular.Fiber also can help lower your risk for heart
disease control your weight and prevent type 2 diabetes.Eat whole-grain breads and cereals, and more
beans andpeas.Fruits and vegetables also provide fiber.

Increasing potassium along with reducing sodium may lower
the risk of high blood pressure.Fruits,
vegetables and low-fat or fat-free milk and yogurt are good sources of
potassium.

Know your fats.Foods
that are low in saturated fats, trans fats and cholesterol help to reduce the
risk of heart disease.Most of the fats
consumed should be mono-unsaturatedor
poly-unsaturated fats. Check the Nutrition Facts panel on food labels for total
fat and saturated fat.

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